Maybe you've heard of Hello Kitty, and how she's actually a British schoolgirl (if not then read that article & prepare to gawp with incredulity for at least 10 minutes). But what about Sanrio's other characters? There are many of them, each with their own stories. In the case of My Melody, her origins are entwined with... Continue Reading →
Fairy Tales: Fly Away Home & Meeting Marina Warner
Last week, I travelled to the University of Chichester for a talk and book signing with Marina Warner, hosted by the Sussex Centre for Folklore, Fairy Tales and Fantasy. When I saw this event being advertised I knew I had to go, because Marina Warner. Enough said. Instead of reading from her new short story collection,... Continue Reading →
Summer 2015 Fairy Tale Book Haul
Summer means travelling, and travelling means new bookshops! I've managed to acquire some interesting fairy tale books over the last few months, which I'd like to throw into the fairy tale blogosphere. So without further ado, here is my summer 2015 fairy tale book haul (and yes, that is my Hello Kitty duvet in... Continue Reading →